Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-20
SARATOGA STYLES.
UNPRETENTIoUSNESS OF MODERN
MORNING COSTUMES,
Evening Dresses-Pretty Heads
Without Hats-Etc.


the distinction between a soft fragrance
and rigidness Of masonry that yields moth
ing TO the afflicted senses bnt the sense of
bake pure and simple. When | say
green leaves" in connection with
Americas famous watering place, l mean
it, since where do trees tower more loftily
or where are they in so great abundance?
And ii does seem, moreover, that they are
really fragrant. Is there not delicate
aroma throughout the meeting arches of
the courtyard of the Grand Union,
Americas most beautiful hotel? Doubt
less the ever-playing fountains have some
thing to do with it. This is my theory :;
nor can | think it due to the perfumed
handkerchiefs of the ladies ranged on the
piazzas.
WHAT DO THEY WEAR?
Perhaps it may be heresy TO assert it,
but it does appear as if elaborate morning
toilets are things of the past Whether
at the more prominent or lesser hotels, one
observes during the earlier hours success
sion of modest woods, lawns or summer
non-expensive adornment. No more can
be seen Madame Mantilla who kept up
state in matutinal robes of white satin
made with almost short sleeves and COM
plement of gloves reaching far up the arm
to meet them, and costing proportionally.
None of your pink and blue, which, made
iii imitation did not initiate, but served
purpose by illustrating how much the chic
of costume depends upon the wearer.
Perhaps the present moderation NAV be an
improvement; the more so, as not few of
these less ambitious dresses are very pretty.
Notably one with dark green satin skirt,
made plain, except a plating on the lower
edge. Finish was given by light wool
polonaise, showing crimson spots set at in
tervals on white. Narrow green ribbon
laced the corsage and was set in rows at
the cuffs Another charming dress showed
a basque of dark green velvet, with skirt
of pale green silk, having broad side
panel of the velvet. A third costume was
of dark and pale heliotrope; the basques
of dark velvet, with pointed drapery on
one side and in front, over pale hello
trope silk skirt. Hat of fine Leghorn,
lined with dark heliotrope velvet, and
trimmed with dark and pale ostrich plumes
to correspond.
BARE PRETTY HEADS VERSUS HATS.
Hats and bonnets are at discount ut
Saratoga, however, since lady NAV 90
anywhere bareheaded, or perhaps only
veil pinned over her face, even in the
broadcast glare of daylight, having usually
the shelter of parasol. The reason for
this is obvious. Imagine the discomfort
OF putting on bonnet to step across the
street, or pay a visit to the springs, es-
pecially when the hairdresser has lust lain
each particular hair in place, whether of
ones own hair or ones specially cherished
wig-since the day of wigs has not de-
parted. Two confront me at the table
and others perambulate the streets. Blind
must be the onlooker who is deceived by
so patent deception, yet the matronly
wig-wearer looks about her complacently
and feels security equal to the ostrich
with sand-buried head But pretty hats
and bonnets are here to be displayed. They
are displayed, and one young married lady
having an extraordinary collection has
never been seen without one This is but
single evidence of the prevalent abandon.
EVENING DRESSES.
Much credit is due young Saratoga
bellies, in view of an almost all-prevailing
modesty i'll evening dress, especially when
one recollects the matronly displays at
New York opera and balls last winter.
Corsages cut with deep points, both back
and front, are the style, but some have the
pointed back with half square front.
Sleeves short, or long perhaps, if the ma
terial be thin. But the short sleeve of
to-day is sleeve, and not always the SEM
blance of one; this being due probably to
the great popularity of pulled sleeves for
day dresses, and more than one ball cos
tune has shown a succession of puffs
reaching to the wrist. Lace or gauze
over silk is the leading style, and very eff
fectlve costumes are of black lace, bright
ened by colored ribbons, especially yellow.
Black, moreover, lends whiteness to the
neck and arms, or covers them if irredeem-
able-white lace being employed for the
same laudable purpose. Occasionally
handsome brocades are worn, as witness a
very large patterned one of yellow flowers
on pale pink surface, with dark crimson
velvet, back breadth and corsage. Trains
for dancers are things of the past. as in
deed for almost every one, not excepting
dowagers.
SARATOGA NOTES.
As almost everybody goes without gloves
except for church, driving or balls, there
Is as great rivalry among manicures as
among hotel-keepers, while all do -four
ishing business. Judging from complex
ions, however, should say that paint and
powder were at a discount the general
idea of Saratoga ladies, to the contrary.
notwithstanding. With the putting away
OF artificial compilations, careful attention
TO Identifying the hands and complexion
by giving healthful and fresh appear
ance to the skin, has come into vogue. and
for this purpose the proper use of choice
toilet articles of the bath" have become
popular, many different kinds having their
advocates, but there can be no doubt that
in all these, for the present. Pears toilet
soap takes far the lead as being entirely
harmless in its cleaning quality. and at
the same time imparting a softness and
natural freshness to hands, face, etc. This
question of natural complexion is one of
the fashion fads" of the East this season.
The absence of jewelry except on dress
occasions is proof that LAUGH better taste
prevails now than formerly. Solitaire
diamond earrings are conceded as appropri-
ate even TO a plain style Of dress, with,
perhaps, favorite ring, but besides these
nothing is seen usually, except brooch
or pin at the throat. Brooches are in
enameled flower designs or in old shapes.
and are becoming much more popular than
the bar style. Pins with small plain head
or in flower shape are in great favor,
attaching not only the bonnet strings, but
placed anywhere as may be convenient.
Ultra fashionables vie with each other as
to which can succeed in getting the back
hair to stand out fartherest from the head.
To this end, circumference is sacrificed
and the coil placed midway, is ludicrous
IN the extreme especially when worn, as is
sometimes the case, by long-nosed wo-
man. One cannot refrain from an imagin-
airy measuring process as to the distance
from end TO end RosALIND MAY
A Snakes Lively Neck-Tie,
remember of seeing one of those horn